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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 182.52 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 182.52 and 114.72 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 182.52 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/182.52 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 182.52 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 20,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.69/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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